50 Best Korean Restaurants near Valley Stream

“Will come again, definitely recommend“

“Was very good meat and the atmosphere nice .“

“Really good food. Unique service and prices are the best. I totally recommend if you want a real Korean bbq. I travel from Connecticut to flushing NY totally worth it.“

“Nice soup 🍜 delicious .....“

“Woodam is definitely worth a visit! The food was delicious, the prices were very reasonable, and the service was excellent. Our waitress was warm, attentive, and made us feel very welcome throughout the meal. Great value for the quality of the food and overall dining experience. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“This is the best Korean eel spot in the east coast. The eel is so fresh and tender... melts right in my mouth and the scallion salad is phenomenal. A couple owns this spot and the auntie here is so generous and nice,, I would come back just for her:) All the side dishes, especially the kimchi and bean sprouts, are made by her personally and I've never had better. This became my go-to spot!“

“Mr. Dak is definitely a spot worth visiting if you're craving delicious Korean food. Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The avocado chicken cucumber salad was light, refreshing, and a perfect starter. The wings were crispy, juicy, and came with amazing flavor options. The chicken with rice was incredibly satisfying with generous portions, and the ramen was rich, comforting, and packed with flavor.
The drinks complemented the meal perfectly, and the overall quality of the food was excellent. The atmosphere was clean and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout our visit.
If you're looking for authentic Korean flavors with generous portions and great service, I highly recommend checking out Mr. Dak. I'll definitely be coming back to try more from the menu!“

“SEOUL TOFU is a solid option if you’re craving some good old-fashioned Korean food. This replaced Witch Topokki but they didn’t change much other than their food menu. You can still see traces of the old restaurant on the table and on their silverware.

Seafood Pancake 10/10 - So crispy! I like pancakes that are crispy all around the edges and contain a lot of seafood.
Grilled Yellow Croaker 8/10 - Good value but a tad too salty.
Kimchi Beef Soon Tofu 9/10“

“It’s too far and lonely in the area by the time we got here BUT!!!!! Really loved the vibe here and the food are soooooooooooo good! And the drinks are good too I mean I know how to enjoy the sojus hahaha. Really recommend this place, it’s a hidden gem for me! ✨
I don’t know if we’d have the same taste but you should try it out! It’s so peaceful here. ^^“

“AWESOME KOREAN RESTAURANT IN LONG ISLAND: I’m not a foodie and I don’t think I’ve ever posted about restaurants (but I am Korean) - I have to make an exception for this place. Yes, this restaurant is on Long Island, but the Korean food EXCELLENT (better than lots of places in Flushing) and service is OUTSTANDING. Every dish we’ve tried so far (짜장면, 순두부찌개, 육개장, 제육덮밥) has been so amazing, delicious, and authentic (especially the spices!!!). If you’re ever in the area, please stop in and eat here. It’s crazy awesome! Thanks to my friend for encouraging me to try at a Korean restaurant that is not in Queens. My family will be forever grateful - five stars and 2 thumbs way up from me and my family members. :)“

“Came with a part of 9 to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The food was absolutely amazing. Comparable to the stuff in Seoul if not better. I was pleasantly surprised. The waitress on Friday 9/4 night was also super nice! I will definitely come back again“

“Great service and friendly workers“

“The staff and the food was amazing! My family and I went to celebrate my birthday. The host Mia and Elena was delightful and our server Minerva was gracious and accommodating. The manager Michael then gave us the birthday special which was the song and celebration along with a comped meal for me (with ID). Amazing!“

“The food was great; the soup was especially tasty! The only thing I’d recommend is cranking up the AC a little more in the summer as I was pretty much sweating while eating, especially when it’s hot soup. Otherwise, great!“

“I had recently left a negative review but the establishment responded that I had the kitchen times incorrect (I did). Anyway, deleted that review and came back again at an earlier time and WHOAAAA so glad I came back. So so so delicious. 100/100. Thank you for this amazing food and experience. 🥰“

“Delicious food! Great addition to forest hills. Friendly staff“

“My boyfriend and I absolutely LOVE this place. They have the best oxtail soup in the area and we always order it with either jokbal and/or seafood pancake. Last time we spoke with the only male server/staff (our favorite and always provides the best service) and learned that it was stewed for (?I think he said) 8+ hrs or something along those lines. They also have the best side dishes, as my boyfriend loves their cabbage kimchi. However, we wouldn’t recommend ordering the galbi as it is relatively tough and tastes like it was cooked in a pan rather than a grill. We tried some of their other soup dishes but weren’t too big a fan of those either. Usually the place is pretty cozy but sometimes they do host large parties, where it can get pretty rowdy. Definitely a hidden gem we visit pretty frequently.“

“I came here for the first time and it was very good. The food was amazing and the customer service was phenomenal. Very delicious and filling meal. I came with a lot of family and they did a great job taking the orders and giving us an insight about what the food is. I would definitely come back because it’s a nice hangout and dinner place to go to even though we went on a rainy day. I really recommend this especially because as a Muslim it can be hard to find good food spots.“

“This is the most delicious Korean Chinese restaurant I‘ve ever eaten. The place is clean and friendly. I love this place and Truly recommend ~!!!!“

“Definitely coming back with family 🥰“

“Great food. Large portions!“

“Ordered takeout from Don Chicken on Northern Blvd and went for the Spicy Soy Garlic Chicken and it did not disappoint. The pieces were pretty big, juicy inside, and had that trademark Korean fried chicken crunch: thin, shatter-crispy, never greasy. The soy garlic glaze was spot on savory, garlicky, with just enough kick to keep me reaching for another bite.

I also tried the Sweet & Spicy flavor not bad at all, just leaned sweeter than what I usually like.

What I really appreciate is how Korean fried chicken is different from the fried chicken most of us grew up with. Instead of a thick, heavy batter, it’s double-fried a method that actually came about in Korea in the 1960s and 70s when fried chicken started getting popular alongside beer (“chimaek,” short for chicken + maekju/beer, is now a whole culture). That double fry gives you the crunch without the grease, and the sauces like this soy garlic add layered flavor instead of just salt and breading.

For takeout, it traveled well too the chicken stayed crisp even by the time I got home, which tells you they’re doing it right. Generous portions, bold flavor, and that authentic K-fried crispness make the spicy soy garlic the clear winner for me.“

“My friend and I wanted some warm soup in the cold winter, so we found this gem around the area!

Really quick service and the owner was so considerate and sweet.

We got the army stew, seafood pancake and steamed dumplings (also can order as fried). Everything hit the spot and we even had enough as leftover to take home as two people eating!

Definitely a really good lunch/dinner spot and will definitely be coming back!“

“We catered about $800 worth of food from superfood for a family&friends event and everything was a hit. People rushed to take leftovers home! They also gave us service of Large assortment of korean pancakes and I loved that! All the food is so well seasoned and so fresh. Bulgogi Beef, spicy pork, spicy noodles, fried chicken, kimbap, and more!! Definitely will be catering from here forever.

Also I saw the kitchen in the back and the entire operation is spotless. Very clean.“

“New favorite place to eat in Wichita. amazing food and amazing service. 10 out of 10“

“This is very personal review.
Im crazy of sashimi.
It is very impossible to find raw live fish in other states.
But, Only N.Y and L.A. does have this because they have so enough sashimi restaurants with high demand that they could import raw fishes with acceptable Transportation costs from korea by airplanes.
This is economies of scale.
Anyway,
Sashimi was excellent for me.
Service and Atmosphere doesn't matter to me.
I was so happy to enjoy live fish.
I recommend you to visit if you like to live seafood.“

“Delicious. Great omakase. Chef was fantastic and seems to really enjoy coming up with menu ideas. It was a lot of food. Almost too much food though, and it would've been great to know what the dishes were or how many there were. Standouts were the mussels in broth and an acorn dish with delicious sauce.

There's a plastic tarp behind the bar that makes you feel like you're in a street market even when inside“

“Tried a late night meal here after craving some authentic Korean food. Waitress was very sweet and friendly. There was a slight language barrier however wait staff was attentive and professional. I wish the dishes and sides could be explained a bit for first timers. We got seated right away and there wasn't a long wait for the food to arrive. The food was delicious. It was just the perfect amount of spice and flavor. The dishes like the hot stone rice bowl with stir fried spicy pork and vegetables stayed hot and crispy at the bottom, throughout dinner so every bite was enjoyable. Pancakes are huge, like a pizza pie. All portions seemed large enough to share. Lots of locals and regulars were in the restaurant which is always a good sign. Parking can be challenging as it's only street parking. Otherwise Highly recommend.“

“Love the food quality and service here! I had a great time enjoying a delicious meal without having to grill the food myself, which was a huge plus. The staff also kept refilling the side dishes throughout the meal, making sure we always had plenty to eat. Highly recommend!“

“I Am Kimchi is a quaint little place that serves insanely delicious food in huge portions at great prices.
All the food came in portions bigger than I expected, and the taste was absolutely phenomenal.
Though the place is a bit small (a few tables for 4 people and a few for 2), it only adds to the vibe of the place. It really feels like eating a comforting meal inside someone’s house.
The service is great, the servers are friendly and food comes out quick as well.
Everything on the menu I ate was delicious and the price was super worth it, and it overall felt like a nice, warm meal that I will definitely be coming back to.
10/10 would recommend.“

“I ordered Mackerel Ssam, and it had a lot of colorful vegetables, so it looked good and tasted good. I tried it once and it was so delicious that I keep thinking about it!

Spicy ecological hot pot popular in winter
The more you eat it, the more refreshing the spicy taste becomes.
Stir-fried wood ear mushrooms, seasoned spinach, pickled red peppers, seasoned bean sprouts, kimchi, seasoned perilla eggplant, stir-fried anchovies and beans.
It's light, nutritious, and full of fresh vegetables, so you can eat a full bowl of rice just by eating it as a side dish.

Fresh pork, chewy meat, savory flavor
Feeling full after eating“

“If you’re craving authentic Korean cuisine, Tosokchon is the plafe!!! We ordered in galbitang, seoulungtang, and gukbap, and each dish was a flavor-packed delight.

The service was exceptional, attentive without being intrusive making us feel right at home. Our experience at Tosokchon was fantastic, and I can’t wait to return for another round of their delicious offerings.

Highly recommend!“

“학원 근처라 자주 오는데 음식이 very 빨리나오는데 짱맛있.. 허걱 ! 직원분들이 너무너무 친절하세용ㅎㅎ 꿀꿀 돼지한마리로써 먹는거 굉장히좋아하는데 강.추 ㅇi런ㅁr슨첨ㅇi양..^^⭐️ 둘이먹다 하나가뒤져도 모를 맛!“

“Checked out this Korean spot over the weekend. The service was great, though the menu is pretty limited.
I tried the beef bulgogi soft tofu stew, but the veggies inside were bitter, which made the whole thing taste bitter. I let our server know, and they kindly took it off the bill.
On the bright side, the seafood pancake was amazing and had so much seafood in it! I really appreciated how they handled everything, so I’d still recommend giving them a try.“

“A fantastic spot for Korean!

Each dish was prepared with the utmost quality. Every bite was exuberant and delivered a sense of comfort and flavor.

The steamed pork belly is a great sharable dish. The side dishes were fresh.

Service was great and the place was clean.

Would recommend!“

“Love this place!!!!! Food 🥘 and service is exceptional“

“Really enjoyed the food here and it was so good. We got the pork cutlet which was really crispy and the portion sizes were huge. The bulgogi kimbap was really juicy and practically melts in your mouth. The pricing was really fair and the total was about 40 bucks. The food came out fast and it was really fresh.“

“The best pizza ever! the customer service is amazing! ❤️ Been there a lot of times!“

“My sister is visiting from Taiwan, and she loves trying Korean food. Today, after attending the 47th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Powwow, we stopped by Biwon Korean BBQ, which was nearby, and it turned out to be an amazing experience.

The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We ordered two dishes—pork and chicken—and both were absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.

One of the highlights of our meal was the generous variety of complimentary side dishes. There were so many to choose from, and every one of them was delicious.

I highly recommend Biwon Korean BBQ. We had a wonderful dining experience.“

“This study investigated whether a single meal could simultaneously achieve crispiness, juiciness, and exceptional flavor. The results were conclusive. The chicken exhibited a remarkably crispy exterior while maintaining a tender and juicy interior, and the sauce was evenly distributed with an excellent balance of sweetness and spice. The burger further demonstrated strong structural integrity, generous portioning, and a satisfying combination of fresh vegetables and crispy chicken. Based on these observations, Mom’s Touch provides statistically significant evidence that fast food can be both affordable and genuinely delicious. Further visits are strongly recommended.“

“Food are Great and so delicious! Staff are Nice...outstanding Service.i'm here almost every week. I can't survive a month without eating here🤣🤣🤣“

“Fairly good Korean barbecue restaurant. Meat portion is normal with many side dishes.

✨Doenjang soup was delicious. Many layers of flavors.

We would probably come back from other Korean dishes.“

“This restaurant serves delicious dishes like sundae soup, stir-fried gopchang, and kimchi stew, but what really stood out to me were the neatly prepared side dishes and perfectly cooked rice.
On top of that, the owner is incredibly kind and welcoming.
If you're craving authentic Korean home-style meals, I genuinely recommend coming here!“

“What a great culinary treat to try Korean kimchi from pickles, radishes, cabbage, carrots, onions, scallions, etc. Very refreshing vegetarian options served with wild rice and hot tea. Great probiotic and prebiotic food options to help make digestion easy and light.
For Pescatarians, they have very delicious fried fish like mackerel that even my kids enjoyed with kimchi once I took the fishbones out of the fish.
Thank you for a tasty, informative, and refreshing meal that our our whole family enjoyed. 5 stars.“

“The crispy spicy with the elementary spicy is A1. Truffle fries one of the best around and great service“

“Stopped by Jackson Heights, it was delicious & well worth the Q70 bus ride & walk from LGA & back. ���“

“Delicious foods with friendly dining service, a must-visit restaurant in our community.“

“I’m a fan of the food and the ambiance of the place“

“I got the number 17 stir fry black pepper beef w cold noodles and I got 2 cumin beef burgers. The noodles were spicy but a good spicy. It was so delicious. Definitely becoming one of my go to’s. And the burger is so flavorful. Definitely recommend“